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  • 02-02-2018
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what is the answer to this equation -(-15x+12) = 8x +2

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awendling03
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  • 02-02-2018
the answer would be x=-10/7
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luna0982
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  • 02-02-2018
First step: Distribute the negative
15x-12=8x+2

Second step: Subtract -8x from both sides
7x-12=2

Third step: Add 12 to both sides
7x=14

Fourth step: Divide 7 from both sides
x=2

The answer is x=2
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